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B-kyu Cuisine: Delicious Undercurrent in the Japanese Culinary World

Posted on January 10, 2014 by findingfukuoka

If you have been in Japan for some time or enjoy following Japanese cultural trends, chances are you have already heard the phrase B-kyu cuisine or B-kyu gourmet. It is often used in reference to cheap and tasty foods, but what exactly … Continue reading →

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La Borracha: Authentic Mexican Food in Takasago

Posted on February 29, 2012 by findingfukuoka

If you are looking for good Mexican in Fukuoka, this should be your first stop. La Borracha is a Mexican restaurant located in Takasago, just off of Nisseki-dori Blvd. and not far from Yakuin and Watanabe-dori. The restaurant’s founder lived … Continue reading →

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Famous Foods of Fukuoka

Posted on December 8, 2011 by findingfukuoka

Fukuoka is widely known for its rich culinary culture, and any visitor to the city would be missing out if they didn’t sample the rich variety of cuisine available. The following is a brief introduction to the most famous of … Continue reading →

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Tour of Tastes: Shinkansen Meal Featuring Foods from Osaka to Kagoshima

Posted on June 9, 2011 by findingfukuoka

Recently, on a ride from Osaka to Fukuoka on the Shinkansen (“bullet train”), I was surprised to find a new, limited-time bento (meal comprising various small portions arranged in a box) on the menu. In order to commemorate the completion … Continue reading →

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How Not to Eat Karashi Renkon

Posted on April 19, 2011 by findingfukuoka

There are many “firsts” for expats in Japan, and even if you’ve been here for a few years, you still make silly mistakes now and then. One of these silly mistakes turned out to be quite painful (yet delicious), and … Continue reading →

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Finding Fukuoka Is Online

Posted on February 25, 2011 by findingfukuoka

After visiting for the first time in 2010, I knew I was meant to come live here and explore Fukuoka the same way I had explored Osaka. I have always been fascinated by Kyushu, with its fascinating history, abundance of … Continue reading →

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